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The vast majority of people who have been through the work capability assessment (WCA) for Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) say the process damaged their health, according to new research.
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A charity’s scheme that sees service users help to train the staff who provide their care and support has now seen 9 'internal trainers' qualify.
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A learning disability residential service in Bicester, which was found to not be meeting essential standards by care regulator the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in January, is still failing in some areas a follow-up inspection has found.
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Last week, a group of charities voiced their concerns at proposed reforms to the Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) that the government is trying to push through. Given the levels of criticism the government has had on this, surely it needs…
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Adults with Asperger’s syndrome are significantly more likely to experience suicidal thoughts than people from the general population, according to a clinical study.
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The first charity bond to be listed on the London Stock Exchange’s Order Book for Retail Bonds was launched on June 27 and the proceeds from it will be used buy houses for people with a learning disability.
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New measures brought in relating to forced marriage and people with learning disabilities have been welcomed by the Ann Craft Trust (ACT), but the charity stresses that the growing number of victims with learning disabilities should not be…
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A network that brings together organisations that share a common vision to minimise coercive or restrictive practices and to ensure that the misuse or abuse of restraint will be prevented has been launched.
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Thousands of students with disabilities risk missing out on vital support which enables them to attend university if planned government reforms are carried out, a group of charities has warned.
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A new version of the NSPCC’s successful campaign the 'Underwear Rule' has been launched to help parents teach children with a learning disability about sexual abuse.
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